The Big Read - Miami Valley

Dayton Metro Library and the Dayton Daily News is hosting a special, timely Big Read starting now through July 31, 2020. As the Dayton area joins the rest of the nation in exploring and confronting issues of inequality, racism and justice reform, we invite the public to participate in a special community-wide reading project centered on the book Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad. Learn more here www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/news/3672-2020bigread or visit www.BigRead.org

Meet 4 Paws For Ability dogs today at Tipp City Public Library at 3 pm!

Events - The Dayton Big Read Melissa Fay Green comes to Dayton! Joined by 4 Paws for Ability Founder Karen Shirk, they’ll talk about the book we’ve all been reading, the dogs that are trained at 4 Paws, and the wonderful families they serve. Bring your questions!

Two book discussions today! The first is at 6:30 pm at Greene County Public Library: Beavercreek Community Library and the second is at 7 pm at Ray's Wine Spirits Grill.

Events - The Dayton Big Read Melissa Fay Green comes to Dayton! Joined by 4 Paws for Ability Founder Karen Shirk, they’ll talk about the book we’ve all been reading, the dogs that are trained at 4 Paws, and the wonderful families they serve. Bring your questions!

Tonight's K9 Obedience Training program at New Carlisle Library has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled, so stay tuned!

Are you free on Thursday evening??

Meet the Big Read Author Melissa Fay Greene Check out the latest news and press releases from YOUR Dayton Metro Library.

Today!
-It's a Dog Party! Doggie story time (with Trudy Krisher) starts at 10 am at Wright Memorial Public Library. Then take a 1.5 mile walk with your pup to Creager Field Dog Park.
-Krafts with Kelly-- At 2 pm at Tipp City Public Library, make a cat toy to donate to a local shelter.

Events - The Dayton Big Read Melissa Fay Green comes to Dayton! Joined by 4 Paws for Ability Founder Karen Shirk, they’ll talk about the book we’ve all been reading, the dogs that are trained at 4 Paws, and the wonderful families they serve. Bring your questions!

Don't forget about this BIG EVENT! Can you come this Thursday?

Wonder Dogs 4 Paws for Ability, an agency in Xenia, Ohio, trains service dogs that will live with children who have disabilities.

Puppies! At New Carlisle Library! Aren't they cute? You have another chance to see them on May 29. More photos in the comments.

On March 27, 2018, a group of Best Friends Pet Assisted Therapy teams went to the New Carlisle Library for a successful reading event. Stay tuned! The dogs will be back on May 29th at 4:00 pm.